Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Stonegate
- St William's Shrine
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Yorkshire Museum
- John Carr - Architect
- Second World War York
- Clifford's Tower
- Lendal Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Medieval Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Garrison
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress